コーラ
こーら
noun
cola
1.
cola, Coca-Cola-type soft drink
A carbonated soft drink, typically referring to Coca-Cola or Pepsi-type beverages.
コーラを飲む。
I drink cola.
冷たいコーラが飲みたい。
I want to drink a cold cola.
ハンバーガーとポテトとコーラのセットを注文した。
I ordered the hamburger, fries, and cola combo.
コーラ comes from English "cola" and generally refers to any cola-flavored soft drink.
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- コーラを注文する: to order a cola
- ダイエットコーラ: diet cola
- コーラフロート: cola float (cola with ice cream)
NOTE:
In Japan, コーラ usually refers to Coca-Cola by default, as it is the dominant brand. When ordering at restaurants, saying コーラ is sufficient. Pepsi is specified as ペプシ. 炭酸飲料 is the general term for carbonated drinks.